Cindy's Tortellini Soup

What a great recipe from cousin Cindy.  This soup is so light on the tummy, but warm enough for a rainy fall day.  This was so easy to make...even with a 1 1/2 year old tugging on my pants while I made the soup.

Cindy's Tortellini Soup
Ingredients:

4 cups chicken broth

1 pkg (9oz) fresh cheese, chicken or porobella mushroom tortellini

1 can 15oz. cannellini beans, drained

1 can 15oz. diced Italian tomatoes

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Salt to taste

1/3 cup parmesan cheese or asiago cheese

1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions:

In large pot, bring brothe to boil.  Add tortellini. Cook 4 min. Stir in beans and undrained tomatoes. Reduce heat.  Simmer 5 min. Remove from heat. Stir in basil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.  To serve ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parmesan cheese and pepper.